Academic Advisor

If you are a self-motivated, student-centered individual with a passion for helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply for the position of Academic Advisor.

Position: Academic Advisor

Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Academic Advisor to join our team. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting our students in their academic journey. You will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to achieve their academic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic advising to students, including course selection, degree planning, and academic support services.
• Build and maintain relationships with students to understand their academic, personal, and career goals.
• Assist students in creating academic plans and monitoring their progress towards graduation.
• Conduct regular check-ins with students to identify any academic challenges and provide appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement academic support programs and initiatives.
• Stay updated on the university's academic policies, procedures, and curriculum to provide accurate and timely information to students.
• Assist students in navigating academic resources, such as tutoring, writing centers, and career services.
• Coordinate with other departments to support student success, such as financial aid, housing, and disability services.
• Participate in student orientation and other events to provide academic advising and support to new students.
• Keep accurate and confidential records of all advising interactions and student progress.
• Identify and refer students to appropriate campus resources for additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in academic advising or related field.
• Strong knowledge of higher education policies, procedures, and curriculum.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with student information systems and advising software.
• Passion for helping students achieve their academic goals and succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Working Conditions: This is a full-time position that may require some evening and weekend hours to accommodate student schedules. The Academic Advisor will primarily work in an office setting, but may also attend events and meetings on campus.

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!.